Are you thinking about making the leap to travel therapy, or have already begun the process? Your first contract shapes your views of travel therapy and can mold your travel therapy career. The thought of your first travel contract can be a scary, daunting one, we know, but it doesn’t have to be. We hope with some of our suggestions below, curated from our own mistakes, triumphs and hiccups you can make the leap to a successful travel career.

how do I pick my next adventure in the world of travel OT? Here’s a little peek into my process:

When I’m beginning the process to look for an assignment, I always narrow down my search to a region I’d like to be in next. 

I reach out to my preferred agencies and relay my preferences for that contract.  I’m sure to communicate whether setting, pay, or a specific state is the priority to me in the upcoming contract. 

Length of contract is also something I take into consideration. Most contracts are 13 weeks, frequently with an option to extend. However, some may be to cover a leave of another therapist resulting in different requirements. I just wrapped up a contract that required 6 months minimum, which was a bit longer than standard